Abstract The Hindu Kush–Karakoram–Himalayan system, named the Third Pole because it
is the largest global store of frozen water after the polar regions, provides a reliable water …

This paper explores the evolution of geoscientific inquiry, tracing the progression from
traditional physics-based models to modern data-driven approaches facilitated by significant …

Global warming-induced melting and thawing of the cryosphere are severely altering the
volume and timing of water supplied from High Mountain Asia, adversely affecting …

Retrogressive thaw slumps (RTSs) have become a dominant geomorphic event in
permafrost regions due to the modern climate change. However, the roles of topographic …

Thermokarst lakes are an important ecosystem component in permafrost terrains; therefore,
quantifying changes in these lakes is important for evaluating the water balance and carbon …

Permafrost degradation poses serious threats to both natural and human systems through its
influence on ecological–hydrological processes, infrastructure stability, and the climate …

Global warming has led to permafrost degradation worldwide. The Qinghai‐Tibet Plateau
(QTP) hosts most of the world's alpine permafrost, yet its impending changes remain largely …

Under climate warming, extreme drought events (EDEs) in southwestern China have
become more frequent and severe and have had significant impacts on vegetation growth …

Rock glaciers are important hydrological reserves in arid and semi-arid regions. Their
activity states can indicate the existence of permafrost. To help further explore the …

Under a warming climate, permafrost degradation has resulted in profound hydrogeological
consequences. Here, we mainly review 240 recent relevant papers. Permafrost degradation …